Strychnine Creek (FR 768) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Strychnine Creek (FR 768) in ID

Nez Perce-Clearwater NF, Palouse Ranger District
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A 40.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Latah County, ID. The road serves Flynn Butte. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to September 30.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

29.7 of the 40.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 18.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 9,100 ft over 40.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 61 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Flynn Butte stands 757 ft above the site, 0.7 miles southeast. Mannering Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 22 mi off.

September normals 41–73°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, Palouse Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?